Latest News
Additional buses running
Two additional buses now run on Mondays to Fridays at 1745 hours from Downswood to Maidstone and at 1811 hours from Maidstone Bus Station to Downswood.
30 MPH Extension - Church Road
20th December 2023
As from 22 December 2023, the 30 MPH Speed Limit for Church Road, Otham will be extended by 211 metres in a southerly direction to the entrance to Squerryes Oast. RTO Order RTO Map ...
Public Participation at Parish Council Meetings
10th December 2023
Guidance has been added to the website which is provided by the Kent Association of Local Councils and applies to all Parish Councils. https://www.downswoodpc.org/sp... ...
Temporary Footpath Closure - Mon 11 to Fri 15 Dec
8th December 2023
Advance notice – Foxden Drive Park. To allow electrical connections to be installed by UKPN, it will be necessary to close the footpath at the top of the steps by The Beams to the Public Right of Way. The path is expected to be closed from Monday 11 Dec to Friday 15 Dec. ...
Media Policy
6th December 2023
The DPC Media Policy has been updated. You can find the policy on the link below: Link to Policy page ...
Willington Street Closure 29.01.24
27th November 2023
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Foxden Drive - Lighting Plans
9th November 2023
The following update has been provided by Maidstone Borough Council Six new columns will be installed at Foxden Drive Park (shown as red dots on the diagram below) and three old columns will remain and be refurbed (currently not working). MBC are trying to arrange for...
Christmas Carols and Lights 02.12.23 4 pm
9th November 2023
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Public Right of Way - The Glebe
9th November 2023
The Glebe, Otham. The landowner has recently applied to move the TPO trees in the Glebe field, possibly to make space for future road access and housing, as they have previously proposed developing the land. It is vital that we retain its designation as Local Green Space when the Neighbourhood...
Use of Public Space CCTV
7th November 2023
The latest news and updates on the use of Public Space CCTV Parish Council ...
ASB - Mallards Way Park
26th October 2023
Good work is being undertaken by PCSO Kirsty Greaves (Maid Community Safety Unit) & PC Mitch Hunt and his team! https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/pcso-launches-fishing-event-to-reduce-nuisance-behaviour-in-maidstone/ This helps to highlight that if it’s reported,...
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